Alcohol Rehabilitation

What is Alcohol addiction or Alcoholism?

Alcoholism is a severe type of alcohol abuse where the alcoholic is unable to control his alcohol intake. It is classified into three categories – mild, moderate and severe. Alcoholics are dependent on alcohol and fail to lead a functional life. This leads directly to hospitalization, mental asylums, prison or unnatural death.

What are some common causes of alcoholism?

Some common causes of alcoholism include:

• Increased stress and lack of healthy stress relief practices
• Family history
• Mental health conditions
• Peer pressure
• Unsupervised underage drinking
• Traumatic experiences
• Problems with self-esteem

What are the symptoms of alcoholism?

Symptoms of alcoholism include:

• Cravings for alcoholic drinks
• Inability to quit drinking despite of its negative impact of life
• Exceeding your intended alcohol intake regularly
• Failing to cut back on drinking
• Developing a high tolerance for alcoholic beverages
• Prioritizing alcohol use over personal obligations, work commitments and social activities

What is the impact of alcoholism?

Physical effects of alcoholism:

• Liver damage
• Cardiovascular issues
• Damage to the digestive system
• Brain damage leading to lapses in memory, judgement and motor skills
• Nerve damage and pain in hands and feet
• Weakened immune system
• Cancer risk
• Weight gain or malnutrition
• Deteriorating reproductive health
• Weakened bones
• Issues of the skin
• Disturbances in sleep
• Issues of the kidney and bladder
• Respiratory issues
• Impotence and sexual dysfunction

Mental effects of alcoholism:

• Depression, anxiety, irritability and aggression
• Blackouts and memory loss
• Cognitive decline
• Retrograde and anterograde amnesia
• Increased emotional reactivity and intense emotional swings
• Hallucinations and psychosis
• Obsessive thinking
• Increased risk of suicide and self-harm
• Emotional numbing
• Increased hostility and paranoia

Social effects of alcoholism:

• Increased traffic accidents
• Decreasing workplace productivity
• Domestic violence
• Occurrence of violent crimes
• Seclusion and isolation
• Parenting issues
• Damage to reputation

Spiritual effects of alcoholism:

• Spiritual void
• Loss of self-identity
• Diminished faith
• Damaged relationships
• Inflated ego

What is alcoholic rehabilitation?

Alcoholic rehabilitation utilizes numerous behavioral approaches and therapeutic strategies to promote behavior change. By addressing both physical and psychological aspects of alcoholism, the process helps the alcoholic increase his capacity to refrain from alcohol leading to relapse prevention. The main goal of alcohol rehabilitation is to assist people in recognizing high-risk scenarios for drinking and developing a set of coping mechanisms to help them handle such situations without alcohol.

What is the process of alcohol rehabilitation?

The body gets rid of alcohol and its toxicity during the detoxification phase of the procedure. After this stage, treatment and counselling are provided to assist alcoholics discover the underlying cause of their addiction and create constructive coping mechanisms. Relapse prevention and aftercare to support continued sobriety are the last steps in the process.

How does a life after alcohol rehabilitation look like?

Making it past one year without the use of alcohol can be challenging but remaining alcohol-free for a complete year after treatment significantly increases the alcoholic’s possibilities of staying sober. As the alcoholic continues to recover, he starts to repair strained relationships and establish new ones, establishes new routines and gets to focus on spiritual, mental and physical well-being. 

Alcohol Rehabilitation at Second Street Rehabilitation Centre

The program offered at Second Street Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre is proven to have helped numerous alcoholics lead a sober and fulfilling life. It is thoughtfully put together to treat mild, moderate and severe alcoholism. Keeping in mind that alcohol is socially acceptable, our program helps alcoholics realize they have a drinking problem that requires assistance. Abstinence being the only solution, our patients are instilled with the mindset that the process laid out by the program is the only viable option to prevent relapses. Through self-realization, the patients identify common behavioral patterns that lead to unmanageability and their first drink. They are presented with reliable tools and channels that help them to cope with real-life situations that are challenging to deal with.

We offer detoxification, physical and mental rejuvenation, personal therapy, group counseling, and relapse prevention programs. Patients receive help from experienced councilors and mentors in understanding the real reasons for their addiction. We offer additional guidance to help families recover from unintended strained relations caused by addiction. Through regular sharing in safe, judgment-free surroundings, our patients give their emotions an outlet. We promote its significance in identifying with one’s real self, helping individuals bring back hope, strength, and courage. The treatment of alcoholism at Second Street Centre inspires individuals to take charge of their reality and lead an alcohol-free life.